Brazilian Crab Cakes (Casquinha de Siri)

Description

This recipe is a Brazilian-style crab cake, usually served on the beach. Very rich in flavor and slightly spicy. Serve piping hot with lime wedges.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tomatoes – peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, or to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped, or to taste
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for pieces of shell
  • 1 ½ cups coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon palm oil (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • clean scallop shells
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 43 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 13 mins

Servings: 12

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